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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.29, 787.52 and 294.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.29, 787.52 and 294.03 is: 440.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.29 : 787.52 = 294.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.29/787.52 = 294.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.29x = 787.52 × 294.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.29x = 231,555.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,555.24/525.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.82

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